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How to get fromSan José to Panama Canal Railwayby bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from San José to Panama Canal Railway by bus, plane, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly to Tocumen International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14 to 50 m este Del Aeropuertobus bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY)plane plane SJO - PTY
    5h 39m
    $270–491

  2. Bus via Paso Canoas

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San José to Paso Canoasbus bus Paso Canoas – San José vía Costanera / ...
    2. Take the bus from Frontera to Albrook - Panamabus bus Panama
    16h 24m
    $42–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Gran Terminal Nacional de Transportebus bus Panamá / ...
    16h 1m
    $55–90

  4. Drive 781.8 km

    1. Drive from San José to Panama Canal Railwaycar car 781.8 km
    12h 58m
    $107–155

  5. Shuttle, drive to Changuinola, fly to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Puerto Viejo de Talamancashuttle bus
    2. Drive from Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to Changuinola (CHX)car car
    3. Fly from Changuinola (CHX) to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC)plane plane CHX - PAC
    5h 47m
    $226–660

  6. Bus via Terminal Tica Bus San José

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San José to Terminal Tica Bus Panamábus bus Terminal Albrook – Terminal San José
    16h 41m
    $55–80

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between San José, Costa Rica and Panama Canal Railway, Panama?

Cristóbal Colón Autobuses (Línea Dorada y Trans Galgos Inter) operates a bus from Terminal Tica Bus to Gran Terminal Nacional de Transporte 4 times a day. Tickets cost $58–90 and the journey takes 15h 30m.

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